The School District of Osceola County, Florida

Educational Choices and Innovation

School Choice

In the School District of Osceola County, we strive for progress rather than perfection. Our primary goal is to ensure that our students are future-ready as they progress through their K-12 education. We understand that each student's future path is different, so we offer parents and students the flexibility to choose the school that best suits their needs. Our schools offer various career pathways, hands-on learning experiences, and on-the-job training. You can explore all the options available to make the best choice for your future.

School Choice is the practice of allowing all families to make meaningful decisions about how and where their children will receive a primary and secondary education from a variety of public schools and programs. Public School Choice options may include, but are not limited to, controlled open enrollment, special programs, advanced placement, dual enrollment, International Baccalaureate, and CTE Academies.

dr penaloza

Dr. Lastenia Peñaloza
Educational Choices & Innovation

Assistant Superintendent

lastenia.penaloza@osceolaschools.net

Department Phone: 407-870-4847
Main Office: 1200 Vermont Ave.
St. Cloud FL 34769

Choice Timeline

Choice Application Period opens for the 2026-2027 School Year
(Parents interested in applying for the current school year may email us at yourchoice@osceolaschools.net or call 407-870-4847.)
Osceola School District's Choice Application Period close January 26,2026 for the 2026-2027 School Year

January 9, 2026, for Osceola County School for the arts ONLY
Late application periopplications do not participate in the lottery process.
Osceola School District's School Choice Lottery takes place for the 2025-2026 School Year
Choice statuses are updated in the PARENT PORTAL.
Parents ACCEPT or CANCEL through the PARENT PORTAL
the Choice PENDING Acceptance seat offered for the 2025-2025 School Year
Parents register at the accepted Choice school for the 2025-2026 School Year
through the School's Choice Registration Email
Late application period continues. Applicants do not participate in the lottery process.

Contact us:

For further assistance, please contact us at the information below or visit our office at:

1200 Vermont Ave, St. Cloud, FL 34769

Office Hours: 7:30am – 4:30pm
Phone: 407-870-4911

Student Showcase Videos

Check back often to find new school showcase videos featuring different Osceola County schools!

Home of the Manatees!
We are a cultural and linguistic diversity school with a dual language program, AVID learning structures, and many extracurricular activities.Video
Home of the Stallions!

Our students are immersed in an academically rich curriculum that fosters educational excellence through an enhanced focus on STEAM.Video
VideoHome of the Stallions!
Our students are immersed in an academically rich curriculum that fosters educational excellence through an enhanced focus on STEAM.
Home of the Jaguars!

We offer dual language and high school acceleration courses. Students can also explore our dynamic fine arts programs, JROTC, Latinos in Action, and sports teams.Video
Home of the Koalas!
We emphasize STEAM focused with arts collaboration which enables students to see the connections between the arts and academics, explore various future careers, and set personal goals.Video
Home of the Gators!
Our goal is to provide the direction, time, encouragement, and resources necessary for every child to reach their full potential.Video
We are All Stars!

We integrate the arts into our core curriculum, with many of our faculty and staff having received formal training in arts integration within academics.Video
Home of the Eagles!

We are committed to preparing and marketing our students for a multitude of college and career opportunities. As an AVID National Demonstration School, we pride ourselves on achieving a 100% acceptance rate of our scholars into 2- or 4-year colleges, universities, technical schools, and military enlistments.Video
Every Student, Future Ready!

Our school blends technical career preparation with college readiness, offering our students a unique educational experience unlike any other in Osceola County.Video
Home of the Eagles!

We are a community-based school dedicated to providing high-quality instruction through engaging and rigorous lessons, as well as fun-filled activities that support student learning.Video
Tohopekaliga Home of the Tigers!

Since 2018, we have worked hard to become the top-performing comprehensive high school in Osceola County. At Tohopekaliga, we’re all about helping students succeed and become the best version of themselves.Video
Partin Settlement Elementary School is a community designed to create a safe, secure, and nurturing educational environment in which every student is an active learner. The school's mission is to inspire all to their highest potential, develop the whole child and believe in the Pioneer Three: To be Respectful, Responsible, Positive Problem Solvers. Video
Pleasant Hill Elementary is a community of leaders committed to cultivating a safe and caring learning environment that enables all students to become college and career ready through a rigorous curriculum that challenges students at all levels. The staff at Pleasant Hill is a dedicated group of educators with the common goal of reaching students at their academic level and maximizing their growth potential. Pleasant Hill Elementary will equip students with the tools necessary to be successful today, tomorrow, and in the future. The road to success begins at Pleasant Hill. Video
Here at Thacker Avenue Elementary School for International Studies, Osceola County’s ONLY Primary Years Program International Baccalaureate School, home of the WILDCATS, we have a long-standing tradition of excellence.